Australian tennis great and former Seven commentator John Alexander finally sells his country retreat after $3.5m price drop
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A sprawling country estate owned by Australian tennis ace John Alexander has finally gone under the hammer for over $7.5 million. Located in the Southern Highlands of NSW near Moss Vale, the 36-hectare property first hit the market in October 2023 with a price guide of $10million-$11million.
![[Located in the Southern Highlands of NSW near Moss Vale, the 36-hectare property first hit the market in October 2023 with a price guide of $10million-$11million. But the former Liberal MP and Seven sports commentator was forced to re-list it in March 2024 to find a buyer after slashing the price by $3.5million]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/09/04/93897071-14265331-image-m-42_1736398459353.jpg)
But the former Liberal MP and Seven sports commentator was forced to re-list it in March 2024 to find a buyer after slashing the price by $3.5million. No details of the sale have been disclosed, including the final price, reported The Wentworth Courier.
![[Alexander, 72, splashed out $4,845,000 on the working cattle spread and horse stud back in October 2017]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/09/04/93897085-14265331-image-m-45_1736398497734.jpg)
But an agent involved with the sale confirmed to the publication that Alexander settled the deal 'within' the revised price range of $7.5million and $8.25million. Alexander, 72, splashed out $4,845,000 on the working cattle spread and horse stud back in October 2017.
![[Highlights include a spectacular foyer, which features a sweeping staircase, private balconies for the upstairs bedrooms and a patio that sweeps around one wing of the main homestead]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/09/04/93897081-14265331-image-m-48_1736398540625.jpg)
. A sprawling country estate owned by Australian tennis ace John Alexander has finally gone under the hammer for over $7.5 million. Located in the Southern Highlands of NSW near Moss Vale, the 36-hectare property first hit the market in October 2023 with a price guide of $10million-$11million. But the former Liberal MP and Seven sports commentator was forced to re-list it in March 2024 to find a buyer after slashing the price by $3.5million.
Until the sale, he had been renting out the spread to vacationers as an AirBnB for $2,000 per night for weekend getaways with a two-night minimum. Known as Iona Park, the property is situated amongst lush farmland 135kms from Sydney and boasts two clay tennis courts, 14 stables, and an arena and a covered round yard used for horse training.
